Pakistan, Oct. 6 -- China is rapidly turning to robots to solve its growing workforce shortage. In 2024 alone, the country installed 295,000 new industrial robots. This major step comes as China's population continues to shrink, with a 0.1% drop reported last year. Experts say robots are helping to fill labor gaps, especially in the manufacturing sector. China now leads the world with over 2 million active industrial robots.

The use of robots has increased in key industries like automotive and electronics. These machines are assembling car frames, moving heavy goods, and putting together electronic devices. In fact, more than half of all new robots installed worldwide last year were in China. The country accounted for 54% of the 542,000 ...